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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Taiwan
description: "Citizens of Taiwan can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $60. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Taiwan

Citizens of Taiwan can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $60
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport, onward ticket, funds proof, and accommodation details are ready
2. **Arrive at designated Sri Lankan airport** — VOA is processed at Bandaranaike International Airport or Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
3. **Proceed to VOA counter** — Fill out the visa on arrival form and present documents
4. **Pay fee** — Pay USD 60 in cash (credit/debit cards not accepted)
5. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer stamps passport with a 30-day single entry visa
6. **Proceed to immigration** — Show passport with visa sticker to complete entry
7. **Collect luggage and exit** — Proceed to baggage claim and customs

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): At least 6 months validity from date of arrival
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of confirmed onward or return journey
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, credit card, or cash equivalent
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity, optional): May be requested for record
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on board or at immigration
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 50 per day of stay
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds; no specific minimum stated officially

## Good to know

- VOA is only available at major international airports; not at land borders
- Fee must be paid in exact USD cash – no change given
- Overstay results in fines and possible deportation

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed copy of your confirmed onward travel
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least USD 500 or equivalent in cash/bank statement
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation** — Clear any past violations before travel

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Taiwan need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Taiwan can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Taiwan stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sri Lanka visa cost for citizens of Taiwan?

Government fee: $60.

### What documents do citizens of Taiwan need for Sri Lanka?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Completed arrival card; Accommodation booking; Passport-size photographs; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?

At least 6 months.

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